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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Rochester, NY (2026)

50 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

24 of the 50 criminal defense lawyers on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 law firms come first, then same-day, each ranked by LFR Score with availability weighted higher.

If you or someone you know is arrested: you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer before answering questions. Calls from jail are usually recorded, so do not discuss the facts of the case on them.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency criminal defense in Rochester: The Law Office of James L. Riotto, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Rochester at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Rochester at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1The Law Office of James L. Riotto744.7★ (406)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Tom Anelli & Associates724.9★ (123)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law714.9★ (100)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Lorenzo Napolitano714.8★ (95)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Law Office of Adam J. Willman704.6★ (89)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6DeCarolis Defense694.8★ (47)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7David C Pilato684.8★ (21)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8DWI TEAM674.4★ (16)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9King Law: Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Firm674.9★ (142)RochesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10DuBois Law665.0★ (30)Brighton, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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24-hour hours mean the firm lists itself as open around the clock on Google; that does not show its phone is answered. A lawyer may not be able to visit a jail or appear in court the same day: ask what they can do now and what it costs before you agree.

The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Rochester, ranked

24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in LFR Score order on emergency weights.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Rochester

    #1 The Law Office of James L. Riotto

    Based in Rochester

    74/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 406 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 406 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30 W Broad St Ste 100, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for The Law Office of James L. Riotto(585) 440-3161

  2. #2 Tom Anelli & Associates

    Based in Rochester

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3030 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
    View profile for Tom Anelli & Associates(585) 601-1103

  4. #4 Lorenzo Napolitano

    Based in Rochester

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    28 E Main St #900, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for Lorenzo Napolitano(585) 512-8185

  5. #5 Law Office of Adam J. Willman

    Based in Rochester

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    45 Exchange Blvd 4th Floor, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for Law Office of Adam J. Willman(585) 643-5274

  6. #6 DeCarolis Defense

    Based in Rochester

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1507 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
    View profile for DeCarolis Defense(585) 639-3111

  7. #7 David C Pilato

    Based in Rochester

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30 W Broad St, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for David C Pilato(585) 420-8560

  8. #8 DWI TEAM

    Based in Rochester

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    28 E Main St #900, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for DWI TEAM(585) 653-2018

  10. #10 DuBois Law

    Based in Brighton, 13 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for DuBois Law(888) 684-8589

  11. #11 Dan C. Fulmer, Attorney at Law

    Based in Brighton, 6 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Grove St #216 A, Pittsford, NY 14534
    View profile for Dan C. Fulmer, Attorney at Law(585) 381-8688

  13. #13 Jacob Ark Law

    Based in Rochester

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Located inside Nobles & DeCarolis, 1507 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
    View profile for Jacob Ark Law(585) 537-5432

  14. #14 Law Office of James Cole, PLLC

    Based in Rochester

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2509 Browncroft Blvd Ste 224 suite 224, Rochester, NY 14625
    View profile for Law Office of James Cole, PLLC(585) 545-0142

  15. #15 Law Office of Michael Robertson

    Based in Rochester

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    The Metropolitan Tower, One S Clinton Ave Ste 1000, Rochester, NY 14604
    View profile for Law Office of Michael Robertson(585) 636-2605

  17. #17 Law Office of Thomas M. Splain

    Based in Canandaigua, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    121 W Main St, Victor, NY 14564
    View profile for Law Office of Thomas M. Splain(585) 271-6078

  18. #18 Tully Rinckey PLLC

    Based in Rochester

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    400 Linden Oaks #110, Rochester, NY 14625
    View profile for Tully Rinckey PLLC(585) 492-4700

  19. #19 Sercu Law

    Based in Rochester

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3350 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
    View profile for Sercu Law(585) 385-2510

  20. #20 Militello Law Firm

    Based in Rochester

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2480 Browncroft Blvd, Rochester, NY 14625
    View profile for Militello Law Firm(585) 485-0025

  21. #21 Siguenza Law Offices

    Based in Rochester

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 E Main St 10th Floor, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for Siguenza Law Offices(585) 749-2480

  22. #22 Serbetci Law PLLC

    Based in Rochester

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    28 E Main St #900, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for Serbetci Law PLLC(585) 643-8899

  24. Based in Rochester

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1400 Portland Ave Ste 44, Rochester, NY 14621
    View profile for Nave Law Firm(585) 653-2017

All 50 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Rochester, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Michael T. Pattison543.0★ (4)In Rochester
27The Law Office of Frank Ciardi524.7★ (81)In Rochester
28Fiandach & Fiandach525.0★ (61)In Rochester
29James Egan Law515.0★ (46)In Rochester
30David Wade Attorney at Law495.0★ (22)In Rochester
31Napier & Napier484.9★ (16)In Rochester
32Law Offices of Maurice Verrillo, P.C.484.0★ (16)In Rochester
33The Robinson Law Firm474.6★ (9)In Rochester
34Jim Christie Law455.0★ (3)In Rochester
35Leszyk Richard A Attorney445.0★ (7)14 mi
36Ganguly Brothers Misula, PLLC424.7★ (72)In Rochester
37Michael D. Schmitt, Esq.414.2★ (100)In Rochester
38Law Office of Marilyn J. Palumbo404.0★ (47)In Rochester
39John D. Wieser Esq., PC403.9★ (49)In Rochester
40Law Office of Alexander Korotkin, Esq.393.9★ (34)In Rochester
41Law Office of Lindsey Pieper384.1★ (18)In Rochester
42Michelle R Nobile, PLLC384.7★ (13)In Rochester
43Gregg H. Redmond, PLLC384.9★ (11)In Rochester
44Thomas A. Corletta, Attorney at Law382.5★ (266)In Rochester
45Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC374.4★ (7)In Rochester
46The Bell Law Firm, PLLC375.0★ (5)In Rochester
47James V Philippone PC365.0★ (4)In Rochester
48Patrick K. Russi Esq.365.0★ (4)In Rochester
49Mouganis Law Firm363.7★ (3)In Rochester
50Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C.354.4★ (36)25 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Rochester

Emergency lists move 10 points of the LFR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 criminal defense lawyers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed from
Reputation15%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability15%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are

Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Rochester: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Rochester are open 24/7?

24 on this list post 24/7 hours, including The Law Office of James L. Riotto, Tom Anelli & Associates, Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law, Lorenzo Napolitano and Law Office of Adam J. Willman.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Rochester, NY?

The Law Office of James L. Riotto is #1, with an LFR Score of 74 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Rochester ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the LFR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 criminal defense lawyers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

What should I do before the criminal defense lawyer arrives?

If you or someone you know is arrested: you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer before answering questions. Calls from jail are usually recorded, so do not discuss the facts of the case on them.

How many emergency criminal defense lawyers here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Rochester

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 50 criminal defense lawyers serving Rochester.

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